unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwi-və-kəl 

1

: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous

2

: unquestionable

production of unequivocal masterpieces

—Carole Cook

Synonyms

• apparent
• bald
• bald-faced
• barefaced
• bright-line
• broad
• clear
• clear-cut
• crystal clear
• decided
• distinct
• evident
• lucid
• luculent
• luminous
• manifest
• nonambiguous
• obvious
• open-and-shut
• palpable
• patent
• pellucid
• perspicuous
• plain
• ringing
• straightforward
• transparent
• unambiguous
• unambivalent
• unmistakable

Examples of unequivocal in a Sentence

Her answer was an unequivocal yes.

few of the candidates have yet staked out unequivocal positions on the hot-button issues

Recent Examples on the Web

In a statement to NPR, Israel's response was unequivocal. —Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024

But President-elect Donald Trump has been unequivocal that U.S. troops won't be on the ground participating in any peacekeeping mission that is established. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

Please know that my commitment to this mission and to all of you remains unequivocal and unwavering. —Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024

Maresca has been tasked with leading a squad featuring more question marks than unequivocal success stories, headlined by the brilliant Cole Palmer following his move from the fringes of Manchester City’s first team last summer. —Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unequivocal

adjective

un·​equiv·​o·​cal ˌən-i-ˈkwiv-ə-kəl 

: leaving no doubt : clear, unambiguous

an unequivocal refusal

unequivocally

-k(ə-)lē

adverb